Chevrolet Corvette C3
The third generation Chevrolet Corvette C3 was produced between 1968 and 1982 and was based on Chevrolet's iconic "Mako Shark" design by Larry Shinoda. It featured modern styling, power and innovation for its time, and even made an unexpected appearance via Mattel's Hot Wheels line of 1/64-scale die-cast toy cars.
In 1969, GM increased the small-block engine size to 350 in³ (5.7 L), and further to 454 in³ (7.4 L) for the famed 427 big-block during 1970-71; peaking at 370 hp (276 kW) and 425 hp (317 kW) respectively. But the move to SAE Net measurement, unleaded gasoline, catalytic converters and emissions controls resulted in a significant drop in power from the following 1975-1982 models.
Gone were the front chrome bumpers of 1973 and replaced instead by a urethane-compound "5 mph" bumper. 1975 saw the last year for the convertible and in 1978 the introduction of a glass bubble rear window. The C3 was given an integrated aerodynamic redesign during 1980, which provided exceptional drag reduction.
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